I agree the 3rd line needs talent, DeBrusk hasn't shown any of that this year.Warts and all I hope he returns next game, that third line needs talent, not 4th liners like Frederick and Kuraly.
What have you done for me lately mentality.
He’s having a down year. No doubt.
20-30 goal scorer prior that.
Big goals in playoffs.
Talent is still there. Scoring will eventually come back.
If Hall signs an extension here, DeBrusk isn’t really worth keeping long-term unless he can play the right side. You don’t go out of your way and bend over backwards to keep a 3rd line LW. I don’t think he gets dealt, but I think he signs another 2 year bridge deal.
I think Ritchie might get protected but could be dealt after the expansion draft.Kuraly's gone after this year. It's either him or Ritchie on the 3rd line if they can afford his cap hit after all of the extensions that we are hoping for (Krecji, Hall, Tuukka, Reilly). I would take him over Ritchie for the long haul. Imagine having three left wings who can put the puck in the net (except for this year).
What have you done for me lately mentality.
He’s having a down year. No doubt.
20-30 goal scorer prior that.
Big goals in playoffs.
Talent is still there. Scoring will eventually come back.
Pretty tough criticism for a guy who's only been in the league for two full seasons.Once. He did that once. You make it sound like he was a consistent 25-30 goal scorer for many years.
Since February of last year he's produced like a 4th line winger. This isn't a slump anymore. For whatever reason Jake Debrusk simply isn't as effective an NHL player as he once was. He could be again, but there are no guarantees. That one big goal scoring year could end up an anomaly when its all said and done.
Once. He did that once. You make it sound like he was a consistent 25-30 goal scorer for many years.
Since February of last year he's produced like a 4th line winger. This isn't a slump anymore. For whatever reason Jake Debrusk simply isn't as effective an NHL player as he once was. He could be again, but there are no guarantees. That one big goal scoring year could end up an anomaly when its all said and done.
Rookie season: 16 goals in 70 games, 43pts
2nd season: 27 goals in 68 games, 42pts
3rd season: 19 goals in 65 games, 35pts
That may not be the case to you but to me, this is a 20-30 goal scorer based on his first 3 years.
This year: 4 goals in 34 games, 11pts
Way off his average. Poor production.
Huge goals in the past few years in the playoffs.
He gets a pass from me for this anormal Covid season. Can still redeem himself when it counts in the playoffs.
If subpar production continues next year, then I could be worried.
Skills still there. He’s not 45 and in decline. Scoring will be back. Even if it’s at a reduced 3rd line option.
Writing him off is foolish.
Debrusk could use a little Craig Smith in his game. He's not good enough to coast at this level and be a top 9 player night in and night out.
The issue is that he's not doing the one thing that makes him fairly productive - constantly standing around the net. That's pretty much the only way he scorers goals (tipped shots, rebounds, crashing the net, etc.). I watched tape of his 27 goals from 2 seasons ago and all but a handful were when he wasn't a few feet/inches from the net. Now, those 27 goals may have been inflated. There were about 3-4 that were because of a fluke bounce or when his stick hit a puck that was going to be going in anyway.Rookie season: 16 goals in 70 games, 43pts
2nd season: 27 goals in 68 games, 42pts
3rd season: 19 goals in 65 games, 35pts
That may not be the case to you but to me, this is a 20-30 goal scorer based on his first 3 years.
This year: 4 goals in 34 games, 11pts
Way off his average. Poor production.
Huge goals in the past few years in the playoffs.
He gets a pass from me for this anormal Covid season. Can still redeem himself when it counts in the playoffs.
If subpar production continues next year, then I could be worried.
Skills still there. He’s not 45 and in decline. Scoring will be back. Even if it’s at a reduced 3rd line option.
Writing him off is foolish.
To think no one wanted to trade him for Bennett straight up! Don't look now but Bennett has 11 points in 8 games and Jake is watching games, just like us!I've said it before and I'll say it again: The guy's a dog. Get rid of him.
for me, production is needed but it`s not just about him finding the back of the net or creating opportunities for others, it`s watching him literally float and/or be completely stationary as he waits for a puck to come to him. Does flybye`s when forechecking more than any other Bruin rather than engage and force the opponent to make a decision that might not be wise.Rookie season: 16 goals in 70 games, 43pts
2nd season: 27 goals in 68 games, 42pts
3rd season: 19 goals in 65 games, 35pts
That may not be the case to you but to me, this is a 20-30 goal scorer based on his first 3 years.
This year: 4 goals in 34 games, 11pts
Way off his average. Poor production.
Huge goals in the past few years in the playoffs.
He gets a pass from me for this anormal Covid season. Can still redeem himself when it counts in the playoffs.
If subpar production continues next year, then I could be worried.
Skills still there. He’s not 45 and in decline. Scoring will be back. Even if it’s at a reduced 3rd line option.
Writing him off is foolish.
Once. He did that once. You make it sound like he was a consistent 25-30 goal scorer for many years.
Since February of last year he's produced like a 4th line winger. This isn't a slump anymore. For whatever reason Jake Debrusk simply isn't as effective an NHL player as he once was. He could be again, but there are no guarantees. That one big goal scoring year could end up an anomaly when its all said and done.
Maybe he just doesn’t want to pay the price of being in front of the net.The issue is that he's not doing the one thing that makes him fairly productive - constantly standing around the net. That's pretty much the only way he scorers goals (tipped shots, rebounds, crashing the net, etc.). I watched tape of his 27 goals from 2 seasons ago and all but a handful were when he wasn't a few feet/inches from the net. Now, those 27 goals may have been inflated. There were about 3-4 that were because of a fluke bounce or when his stick hit a puck that was going to be going in anyway.
I know his hockey IQ isn't great, but I can't understand how Jake doesn't realize he needs to be near the net the entire time the puck is in the offensive zone. He's a one-dimensional/flawed goal scorer, so why can't he do this one thing? Even back in Juniors the thing on him was that he was good around the net but average/mediocre when he was on the perimeter.
If I were Cassidy, I'd staple his skates right outside the crease.
I agree, unless Seattle takes Ritchie. That would help solve the 3LW situation a bit.I think if they re-sign Hall and Jake doesn't somehow become an indispensable asset to the Bruins this spring/summer, then a change of scenery trade can possibly net the Bruins a solid top 4 defenseman (like Ekholm) after the expansion draft.
If it weren't for the expansion draft, I think such a trade would have already happened.
That’s how I feel. Of course, he could have peaked and just lost it, but I’m leaning towards a rebound.